Dear All, I have been mandated to facilitate the above discussion to firm up the KICTANet Vision and Mission. Here is how I propose we proceed. 1. Sat 5 August: Post Existing/Proposed KICTANet Vision+Mission+Objectives for members benefit/review. 2. Mon 7th - Tue 8th August: Recieve feedback and agree on Vision Statement for KICTANet 3.Wed 9th-Thr 10th: Recieve feedback and agree on Mission Statement for KICTANet. 4. Friday 11th: Recieve feedack and agree on the Objectives for KICTANet. Publish final Vision, Mission & Objectives for KICTANet. Attached below is the existing vision/mission/objectives for KICTANet which shall be our 'working document' for discussion. Keep in mind the following: A Vision: is what you feel/dream KICTANet should be 3-5yrs from now. A Mission: is what KICTANet should be doing in order to 'get there' Objectives: should be SMART (i.e. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) You are all welcome to the discussion - beginning with the following question: What is your Vision for KICTANet? This question shall ran until end of day on Tue 8th. Walu. for KICTANet. KICTANet is a multi stakeholder network of members from civil society groups, private sector, development partners and media. Mission: The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the government mission to enable Kenyans to gain maximum benefit from the opportunity offered by ICTs. KICTANet, provides a platform to enhance collaboration among organisations and networks interested in working together to achieve the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. The goal of the network is to: Maintain a structure for networks and organisations that share or support common goals on ICTs in Kenya and work together to achieve those goals in support of time-limited campaigns and ongoing ICT policy work at the national level. Objectives of the Kenya ICT Action Network are: a.. To improve the effectiveness of ICT policy processes by expanding base for support of ICT initiatives, providing support for memberÆs actions and audience for memberÆs ideas. Pooling limited resources for the common goal b.. Encourage engagement in mutually supportive activities c.. Facilitate effective dissemination channels regarding the ICT policy process to keep everyone updated on what is going on in the sector d.. Provide access to varied and multiple resources/skills e.. Form a nucleus for action and attract other networks f.. Link organisations and networks working at the community level to those specialised and working in the broader political space __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com